Recommended stuff to pack for the
Adirondack field trip
Kurt Friehauf
We are traveling with 24 people on this trip, so space is very scarce. You will
also probably collect rock samples on the trip, which will take more
space. We therefor need to pack as lightly and compactly as
possible.
- Please try to avoid
packing unnecessary materials.
- Please try to transport
your gear in a compact bundle to facilitate loading/unloading of vans
and avoid loss of your loose gear.
Field
gear
- field trip guidebook¥
- hand lens¥
- scratcher¥
- swivel magnet¥
- hard cover field book¥
- mechanical pencil with hard lead ¥
- pocket knife
- geologic
hammer
with holster
- emergency whistle
- small first aid pouch
- band aids + antibiotic ointment + tweezers + 1 oz eye drops
- note: Dr. Friehauf will be bringing four, more complete
first aid kits
- (optional)
acid bottle with holster
- (optional)
digital camera
- (optional)
brunton compass
(check out from department)
¥ indicates
items you will need to present before you are allowed to get in the vans
Clothes
- hat with brim to keep sun off face and neck (skin cancer is no
joke!)
- sturdy hiking boots* - be
sure to wear these at least two weeks prior to the trip
- socks
- I recommend wearing two pairs (one over the other) with hiking
boots to reduce friction
- many people like wearing a thin, wicking liner sock with a
thicker oversock
- I recommend bringing a few pairs in case you get wet
- underwear, T-shirts, etc.
- shorts for Giant Mountain hike
- long pants for mine tours*
- long sleeve shirts (2)
- dress in layers so you can adjust to changing conditions
throughout the day
- jacket (evenings could be pretty cool and mornings will
definitely be cool)
- knit hat for sleeping (most heat is lost through your head)
- rain gear (rain jacket ± rain pants)
- plastic bag for dirty laundry
- (optional)
light weight gloves for cold mornings
*
MSHA
rules for all persons on mine property - without these, you will be
required to sit in the vans while the rest of the class explores.
Camping
gear
- tent with ground cloth - please make arrangements with your peers
to share
- eating utensils
- fork + spoon (provided by Dr. Friehauf)
- due to the large size of the group, we will use paper plates
and cups
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad
- flashlight
- pillow case / stuff sack (useful for organizing stuff in your
bag, then stuff your jacket inside to make a pillow for sleeping)
- water bottle
Toiletries
- sunscreen ± lip balm
- toothbrush + tooth paste
- feminine hygene products
- shower accouterments in very small sizes
and share
(we
should have access to showers at several campsites)
- soap + shampoo
- towel
- wash cloth (increases
efficiency of cleaning, thus reducing amount of soap going into septic
system)
- allergy medicine, other
special medicines
- contact lens solution
Miscellaneous
- specialty snacks that you might crave (e.g., beef jerky, special
trail mix, etc.)
- water bottle (yeah, it's in the list twice because we don't need
to waste time administering first aid to dehydrated students)
- sunglasses